Current Research
ARCHE: Sex Differences in Alcohol Risk: Neural and Hormonal Factors
The goal of this project is to investigate associations between sex (male/female), hormones, brain activity, and alcohol consumption. The study involves 3 laboratory visits in which participants undergo fMRI scanning and IV alcohol administration. If you are interested in participating, please fill out our prescreen survey.
ALARM: Impulsivity Domains and Subjective Response
The goal of this project is to investigate associations between impulsivity domains and subjective responses to alcohol. The study involves 4 laboratory visits, IV alcohol administration, and seven 10-day daily assessment periods on your smartphone. If you are interested in participating, please fill out our prescreen survey.
SIESTA: Online Sleep Intervention Study
The goal of this project is to test an online sleep intervention in heavy drinkers who have insomnia. The study takes place entirely online. Participants will complete baseline measures, a 9-week online sleep program, and follow-up measures. If you are interested in participating, please fill out our prescreen survey.
No longer recruiting
Recent Lab Publications
Indirect effects of perceived stress and depression on the relationship between insomnia symptoms and hazardous drinking - Verlinden et al. 2025; Alcohol
Effects of a digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep and alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers: A randomized pilot study - Verlinden et al. 2023; Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research
Preliminary evidence of increased alcohol use associated with ethinyl estradiol levels in women using oral contraceptives - Strzelecki et al. 2022; Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
Translational findings linking poor inhibitory control and heightened drug reward sensitivity - Weafer 2022; Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Alcohol use, sleep, and depression among family caregivers in the time of COVID-19 - Strzelecki et al. 2022; Alcohol
Sex differences in the association between poor sleep quality and alcohol-related problems among heavy drinkers with insomnia - Verlinden et al. 2022; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Sex Differences in Neural Correlates of Inhibitory Control (Book Chapter) - Weafer 2020; Recent Advances in Research on Impulsivity and Impulsive Behaviors